Explore the Family Name Takai
The meaning of Takai
Japanese: written 高井 ‘high well’. The name is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku and is found mostly in central and western Honshū. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masaki, Shigeru, Yoshio, Eiji, Hideya, Hiroyuki, Hisao, Kaname, Kenji, Masahiko, Nobuko, Shozo.
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How common is the last name Takai in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Takai" has seen a noticeable increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Takai ranked 55,971 in terms of frequency among all surnames, with a count of 342 individuals identified by this name. By the end of the decade, the rank had improved to 48,256 with an impressive growth rate of 13.78%. The count of individuals carrying the Takai surname also increased by 28.07%, reaching 438 in 2010. This upward trend reflects a proportional increase per 100k from 0.13 to 0.15, marking a 15.38% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #48,256 | 13.78% |
| Count | 342 | 438 | 28.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takai
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a significant percentage of those with the Takai surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 87.43% in 2000 to 81.74% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase of 82.25%, rising from 6.14% in 2000 to 11.19% in 2010. White individuals with the Takai surname also saw a minor increase going from 4.39% to 5.02%. Similarly, Hispanic representation rose slightly by 9.59% over the same period. No individuals with the Takai surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.43% | 81.74% | -6.51% |
| Two or More Races | 6.14% | 11.19% | 82.25% |
| White | 4.39% | 5.02% | 14.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.6% | 9.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |